This year you can pull out all the stops to find amazing gift ideas for everyone on your list. This list of best gift ideas for robotics lovers is the perfect place to begin if you have someone on your list that is a tech guru. Making robots, using robots, or learning how to build your own from scratch is a great hobby. This list of gift ideas is ideal for helping you turn that into a great unique gift your friends and family will love. Best Gift Ideas For Robotics Lovers When you think about finding the best gift ideas for someone in your life, you likely think about making it personal. Sometimes you can't personalize, but you can appeal to their hobbies, passions, and loves. Robot fans will adore the gifts we have gathered up for you to consider as a great gift item for any occasion. As I know that budgets are a big part of buying gifts, this list of best gift ideas for robotics lovers truly has something to fit into any budget. From … [Read more...]
Fun With The Periodic Table Of Elements
Hi. My name is Sarah and I am a Science Geek.(big surprise, right?)OK -- this is a game my mom and I have played for a long time - and really taught me the Periodic Table of Elements. So, let me start with a table for you to start playing ... Now, you need the worksheets. We used to have number scavenger hunts. Mom would make a string of numbers and then I would have to use the element code to spell a word. It really helped learn the numbers and match them to the codes. Get your free printables here: Periodic Table Word Challenge and Periodic Table Word Challenge part 2 We also used to make words with the element letters. LiBrArY is a great example. Li+Br+Ar+Y See how cool that is? Here is a couple of worksheets: Get your Free printables here: Periodic Table Word Challenge part 3 and Periodic Table Word Challenge part 4 Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can't understand them. 3-year-olds can recite the states and … [Read more...]
Cool Moon Phases Trading Cards
I have talked about trading cards before and how they are a great way for teaching the kids! In the summer, the moon is such an accessible STEM item to study as you can see it almost every night. This will let your littles teach the cool moon phases cycle, see the changes and - if you have a telescope, you should encourage them to use it. One thing I thank my parents for (in a list of many things) is that I have a killer telescope. The last eclipse was on a school night but I was allowed to stay up past midnight and watch it! I was totally amazed at how fast the Earth rotates as I had to keep readjusting the tracking focus keep it in my sight. Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can’t understand them. 3-year-olds can recite the states and capitals, if someone simply took the time to teach them! It is just amazing what little brains are capable of learning. Something like these Moon Phases Free Printable Learning Cards are great to help you keep … [Read more...]
Solar System Free Printable Learning Cards
Why the Solar System Free Printable Learning Cards? My Mom has always said "If kids learn through play, give them great things to play with." She has always hunted out great things for me to play with that seemed to fit in the world of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She fostered my love of science ever since I was two and walking around saying "I Hypopesize..." This is something fun, free and great for teaching the littles in your life - Free "trading cards" that teach them about the planets in our solar system. Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can't understand them. 3 year olds can recite the states and capitols, if someone simply took the time to teach them! It is just amazing what little brains are capable of learning. Trading cards are HOT with kids -- I am still hanging on to my Pokemon stash so refer to these as "trading cards" and your kiddos will go crazy for them! I am sure you can find more trading cards on … [Read more...]
7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking
A note from my mom: As our children get older, they are able to help out more around the house. They might even become eager to help out. One big (and sometimes exciting) way that kids can contribute to the household is by getting in the kitchen to cook. You might think that the main benefit of raising junior chefs is that it enables you to take a break from cooking every once in a while. You might even be like me and get excited about the idea of having your kids serve you breakfast in bed that actually tastes good. However, cooking can also be a very educational experience for kids. Here are 7 ways Kids Learn From Cooking. 7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking Math This is probably the most obvious one. Whether they are measuring flour, counting eggs, sorting beans, or following the sequence of a recipe, math is a subject that figures heavily into cooking. Especially if you are baking and have to be more precise with your ingredients. Reading Breaking out the cookbooks and … [Read more...]
FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading
I am SOOOOO tickled to be going to Huntsville Alabama (Rocket City!!) next year that I totally have SPACE on my brain. This is a fun, FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading you can do with the little ones to help them not only avoid "summer slide" but encourage them in Math and Reading in a super fun way! Remember, it's not just for BOYS because it is a space them, us GIRLS can rock it out also! My Mom always had fun things like this with her for when we were waiting on a modeling job, at a table in the restaurant waiting for the food to arrive, or even waiting at the dentist to be seen. If kids learn through play, give them great stuff to work with! These ten worksheets in our FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading are perfect for helping your littles to master basic math and reading for those Pre-k to First Graders. By tracing letters, using flash cards, and even making a 3D shape, you can easily create a fun home-school lesson plan or simply enhance … [Read more...]
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